Vaping is an industry that is on fire. Currently, there are between 6,000 and 7,000 vape shops in the U.S.—not counting smoke shops, convenience stores and other hybrid outlets that also sell vape products. This number is not expected to shrink anytime soon. Distilling the Numbers As the number of tobacco smokers continues to decline, Read More …
As vines of holiday lights begin to make their climb, small retailers are considering the rise in sales during the year’s busiest shopping period. With locally-owned small retailers earning an estimated 50 percent or more of annual revenues during the holiday shopping season, a few simple steps can optimize results and boost sales. 5 Ideas Read More …
Retail is tough, no doubt about it. You face a constant struggle of trying to maximize customer satisfaction and profits at the same time. Every person who walks through your door wants a deal while you want to improve profit margins. There’s one place in your store where you have an opportunity to cash in Read More …
Using Slatwall Panels And Display Fixtures For Your Retail Business Slatwalls panels and Slatwall Displays fixtures are a versatile way to display merchandise and maximize space in your retail business. Easy to assemble or install, slat wall products create visually impressive displays. Add any of our Slatwall accessories, and you’ll instantly increase the amount Read More …
The psychology and subconscious power of color is a topic that has been heavily tested and studied over the years. According to the Color Marketing Group, color plays a part in 85% of total sales. Here are a few ways you can incorporate color into your store! Snap Judgment As customers walk into a store, Read More …
It’s that time of year again: spring cleaning! For most people, this is an annual ritual in their homes to purge unneeded items and clutter; however, this is an important idea for retailers to remember, too! Take inventory of the fixtures in your store; evaluate your best sellers vs. the fixtures that may not Read More …
Countertop Candy Display Racks Are a Sweet Source of Profit for Retailers With countertop snack and candy retail display racks, even for retailers who don’t primarily market themselves as candy stores, candy can become enormous profit makers. Getting the right candy retail displays and racks in your store will certainly make a big difference in Read More …
Since 1984 Specialty Store Services has been the leading provider of retail store supplies and fixtures in the Chicago area and beyond. When customers order from our catalog or website, we ship their orders to every corner of the nation, in as little as 1 to 2 business days. Our friendly, helpful customer service reps Read More …
The concept of ‘going green’ has become more than a tagline. For businesses, there are some excellent advantages for choosing ‘eco-friendly’ as a method for cost reduction, while also reducing a company’s carbon footprint. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was signed by President Obama and allows both residential and businesses to take Read More …
According to the Wall Street Journal, last year consumers spent more than $3.1 trillion on retail purchases. Plus, 89% of sales in the clothing industry were made in stores compared to online. Where online shopping continues to grow, these stats show that, even today, the majority of retail spending still occurs in brick-and-mortar stores. This Read More …